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May 2024

Internet Archive Hit With DDoS Cyberattack
The Internet Archive has come under a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, according to the archive, which reported services are back online.
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Increase Of Cyberattacks On Critical US Water Infrastructure. Every Critical Infrastructure Sector Targeted
EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe reported cyberattacks against critical water infrastructure have become not only more frequent but have also…
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Donald Standeford
UK Border Force Experiencing Nationwide Issue Affecting Its E-Gates
The British Border Force is currently down and has caused long queues at the airports.
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Donald Standeford
Reports: China Hacked British Ministry Of Defense Systems. British Government: Malign Actor Hacked Armed Forces Payment Network
The British government later released a statement saying that a "Malign Actor" gained access to the British Armed Forces payment network.
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Donald Standeford

April 2024

US, Britain Announce Alerts Regarding Cryptocurrency, Money Laundering And Greater Powers To Seize/Freeze/Destroy Cryptoassets
The British government has announced, "greater powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize, freeze and destroy cryptoassets used by…
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Donald Standeford

March 2024

February 2024

Joint Cybersecurity Advisories: Routers Compromised By Russian Cyber Actors, Updated Advisory On ALPHV Blackcat
ALPHV Blackcat ransomware affiliates continue to victimize critical infrastructure entities, particularly in the healthcare sector.
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Donald Standeford
Mexican Customs Systems Failure Causes Traffic Backup In Laredo, Texas: Cause Yet Unknown
The United States did more trade with Mexico than any nation ever in 2023, and Port Laredo became the country’s top port making it a possible…
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Donald Standeford

December 2023

Chinese Affiliated Hackers Compromise Critical Infrastructure With Intent To Sow Panic, Chaos, Deploy Future Attacks
Chinese affiliated hackers have compromised water utility companies, at least one oil and gas pipeline, an attempt on the Texas power grid to “sow panic…
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Donald Standeford
US Senator: Governments Using Push Notification Data To Surveil Smartphone Users
Push notifications allow those who choose to subscribe to them via smartphone apps or web pages access to instant alerts on their phones or PCs.
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Donald Standeford
FBI/CISA/NSA/EPA: IRGC-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit PLCs in Multiple Sectors, Including U.S. Water and Wastewater Systems Facilities
"IRGC-affiliated cyber actors using the persona “CyberAv3ngers” are actively targeting and compromising Israeli-made Unitronics Vision Series…
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Donald Standeford
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